Translates to Hebrew language

Other facts about the Hebrew language

• Unique Revival: Hebrew is the only ancient language that has been resurrected and used in everyday life.
• Simple Writing: The Hebrew alphabet has 22 letters, all of which are consonants. In the traditional Hebrew writing, there are no vowel sounds but instead, diacritical marks called “niqqud” represent them. Nowadays, vowel sounds are often not included in written Hebrew texts.
• Official language in Israel: Hebrew and Arabic are the official languages of Israel. These languages are used widely in education, media and government.
• Meaningful Names: In Hebrew tradition, given names usually hold particular meanings, frequently linked to aspects of nature or spirituality.
• Biblical origins: Hebrew is one of the oldest worldwide languages, with documented history tracing back over 3,000 years. It was the language used in authoring much of the Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament).
• Impact on Other Languages: Hebrew words have spread to other languages. Words like “hallelujah” (praise God), “amen”, and “sabbath” (Saturday) are often used in different languages.
• Technological Update: Hebrew has adapted for modern times by creating new words specifically for technology, allowing it to merge with the digital era.
• Words with Deep Meanings: Numerous terms in Hebrew possess profound, abstract connotations. A case in point is the word “shalom,” typically translated as “peace,” which additionally denotes entirety, unity and prosperity.
• Revived Language: Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, nicknamed the father of Modern Hebrew, devoted his life to shaping the language for everyday use by creating numerous new words.
• Right-to-left writing: Hebrew and other Semitic languages are written and read from right to left.